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Quincy, MA Juvenile lawyers (543)

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Jessica Foley
4.5 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2002
Jessica focuses her practice on criminal defense, juvenile defense along with related matteres such as DUI, OUI and traffic law.She enjoys working with adults and children who are charged with crimes and is a passionate advocate for her clients. ...
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Cynthia Runge
5.0 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 1991
My focus is on family law, collaborative law, divorce mediation, and care and protection matters. I believe that family law is the most important and rewarding area of law in which a lawyer can practice. It is also an area of law in which cl...
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, Mediation, Guardianship, Divorce & Separation, Child Support
Nicole Levy
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 8.3
Licensed since 2012
Nicole is a Senior Associate Attorney with Stevenson, Lynch & Owens. Prior to joining the firm, Nicole was an associate attorney with Nasios & Associates with a primary focus on family law issues, including divorce, custody, child support andalimo...
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, Family, Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation
Alison Sheehan
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.3
Licensed since 2012
Review: “Alison represented me in my child support case. She was a pleasure to work with . Alison was extremely professional, trustworthy and very knowledgable. I would highly recommend Alison Sheehan's services as an attorney .”
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, Family, Probate
Daniel O'Connell
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.5
Licensed since 1992
Review: “Mr. O'Connell represented my adolescent child. His approach was unique. He counseled, clearly layed out consequences for bad behavior, provided an education in the specific laws involved and their application, whi...
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile
Chauncey Wood
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.1
Licensed since 1995
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, Litigation, General Practice, Criminal Defense, Appeals
Karen Wayne
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 6.3
Licensed since 2006
Review: “I've used karen wayne for four different criminal cases and one insurance arbitration case, she won all five. Two of them were drinking and driving cases i picked up four months apart from each other. The first went ...
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense
Migdalia Nalls
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.9
Licensed since 2007
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, General Practice, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
David DiCenso
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 5.9
Licensed since 2010
Review: “Attorney DiCenso is a very smart, educated, professional Person. He kept me well informed of everything that was Going on with my case. He was definitely there for me the entire time of my case. When the other party d...
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile, Insurance, Car Accidents
Sheelagh Corcoran
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.8
Licensed since 1997
Practice areas & skills: Juvenile

Juvenile law

Juvenile law applies to young children and teenagers—usually defined as less than eighteen years old, depending on the state. Minors accused of breaking the law are processed under a juvenile justice system. This system is completely separate from the one used for adults, and the penalties involved are usually far less severe than in the adult system. Juvenile law also carries certain protections that do not apply to adults; for example, names are kept confidential and parents can be present during police questioning. A lawyer who specializes in juvenile law will help minors understand the juvenile justice system and present their defense in juvenile court.